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Introduction to DAX for Power BI
Description
Introduction to DAX for Power BI
Discover the transformative power of Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) within Power BI with our comprehensive course, Introduction to DAX for Power BI.
Whether you’re a data aficionado, business analyst, or seasoned Power BI user, this dynamic two-day experience is crafted to elevate your proficiency and revolutionize your approach to data analysis.
Throughout this immersive journey, we prioritize practical, real-world applications, enabling you to unleash the full potential of DAX within the Power BI ecosystem. Dive into the creation of intricate calculated columns, measures, and tables, gaining valuable insights into how Power BI processes DAX calculations.
Our approach seamlessly blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiences, featuring interactive sessions, live formula demonstrations, and guided practical exercises.
Upon completion, you’ll emerge equipped with a robust understanding of DAX tailored specifically for Power BI applications. From constructing custom calculations to refining reports and conducting insightful data analyses, you’ll possess the skills to tackle typical business challenges head-on.
Whether you’re embarking on your DAX journey or seeking to enhance existing expertise, this course is your gateway to mastering Power BI’s analytical capabilities and elevating your data analysis and reporting to new heights.
Introduction to DAX for Power BI Course Objectives
- Master DAX Fundamentals: Understand the core principles of Data Analysis Expressions and their application in Power BI.
- Develop Advanced Calculation Skills: Learn to create complex calculated columns, measures, and tables to refine data analysis and reporting.
- Enhance Data Storytelling: Gain the ability to use custom DAX calculations to enhance narrative and insights in your Power BI reports.
- Practical Application: Engage in hands-on sessions to apply DAX in real-world scenarios, improving your problem-solving skills in business contexts.
- Build Confidence in DAX: Emerge with a solid foundation in DAX, ready to tackle advanced data challenges and improve your project outcomes with Power BI.
Prerequisites
- Basic experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and using Web Browsers. General understanding of basic database concepts is useful, but not required.
Audience
This course is designed for:
- Business Analysts
- Power BI Users responsible for report creation
- Individuals with a basic understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, and web browsers
- Those interested in harnessing the full potential of Power BI through DAX
Introduction to DAX for Power BI Outline
Getting Started with DAX
- Understanding DAX
- Basics of DAX syntax
- Creating calculated columns
- Creating calculated measures
- Creating calculated tables
- Evaluation context differences
- Rules of evaluation
- Working with variables
- Code commenting and testing
Performing Basic Calculations
- Implicit measures
- Adding quick measures
- Basic mathematical operations
- Using logic in calculations
- Aggregating and summarizing data
- Exploring DAX data types
- Context in the data model
Modifying the Context with DAX
- Data modeling basics
- Introduction to dimensional modeling
- Relationships and their impact
- Getting data from other tables using RELATED() and RELATEDTABLE()
- Modifying context using CALCULATE()
- Looking up data without relationships
Advanced Calculations
- Handling errors gracefully
- DAX iterator functions
- Table manipulation functions
- Troubleshooting with Performance Analyzer and DAX Studio
Working with Time
- Date calculations
- Date tables and their importance
- Generating date tables with CALENDAR()
- Defining custom operating periods
- Year-to-date, quarter-to-date, and month-to-date calculations
- Custom to-date calculations
- Year-over-year change calculations
- Moving averages
Enhancing the User Experience
- Controlling the visibility of measures
- What-if parameters
- Adding banding
- Implementing row-level security with DAX
$1300.00
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2 Days Course |